Lactalis Canada’s President & CEO Mark Taylor Inducted Into 2024 Grocery Business Hall of Fame
May 16 2024 - 1:43PM
Lactalis Canada, the Canadian dairy leader behind
iconic brands like Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro
and Lactantia and a subsidiary of France-based Lactalis Group,
congratulates Lactalis Canada President & CEO Mark Taylor on
his induction into the 2024 Grocery Business Hall of Fame in the
Suppliers category.
Launched in 2021, the Grocery Business Hall of Fame
honours the achievements of current and past retailers and
suppliers. Selected by the Grocery Business industry committee,
Grocery Business Hall of Fame inductees are recognized for their
service to the industry and for their commitment to supporting the
growth of the grocery sector in Canada.
“I’m honoured to be inducted into the Grocery
Business Hall of Fame ‘Class of 2024’ and be in the company of many
of my esteemed industry peers,” said Mark Taylor, President &
CEO, Lactalis Canada. “I share this special recognition with the
entire Lactalis Canada team who continually strive for excellence
across every facet of the business to ensure we deliver on our core
purpose as leading dairy suppliers – to Enrich and Nurture the
Lives of Canadians every single day.”
Since joining Lactalis Canada as President &
CEO in 2018, Mark has been instrumental in driving the company’s
growth and transformation including leading the CDN$1.62 billion
acquisition of Kraft Heinz’s natural cheese business in Canada in
2019, the biggest of-its-kind in Canadian dairy history. This
transaction was followed by the integration of Ultima Foods Inc.,
the Kraft Heinz Grated cheese business in Canada in 2021 and Marie
Morin Canada in 2023. Today, Lactalis Canada is the third largest
country by turnover within the Lactalis Group, the third largest
branded CPG manufacturer in Canada and has been named on Forbes’
list of Canada’s Best Employers.
Within the industry, Mark has played an
instrumental role in the advocacy and creation of a Grocery Code of
Conduct for Canada. Mark sits on the Board of Directors of the
Dairy Processors Association of Canada (DPAC), the Food, Health
& Consumer Products of Canada (FHCP) and The Grocery Foundation
where he also Chairs the Donations Committee. In 2023, he was
appointed as cabinet member of the Feel Out Loud with Kids Help
Phone campaign, the largest youth mental health movement in
Canada.
Mark brings over 30 years of experience in CPG,
notably in the dairy category through various leadership roles
across the supply chain from farm to consumer. Prior to joining
Lactalis Canada, Mark was Group Managing Director of Lactalis U.K.
and Ireland from 2015 to 2018.
Learn more about Mark HERE and the Grocery Business
Hall of Fame recognition program HERE.
About Lactalis Canada Inc. With
over 140 years of brand heritage, Lactalis Canada is the Canadian
dairy leader behind iconic brands Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond,
P'tit Québec, Balderson, Cheestrings Ficello, aMOOza!, Astro,
Khaas, siggi’s, IÖGO, IÖGO nanö, Olympic, Lactantia, Beatrice,
Enjoy!, Marie Morin Canada, Galbani, and Président. With more than
30 operating sites including 20 manufacturing facilities, the
company and its more than 4000 employees are committed to enriching
and nurturing the lives of Canadians through its high-quality
products, contribution to communities and partnership with farmers,
customers, partners and suppliers. Lactalis Canada is part of
Lactalis Group, the world’s leading dairy company, headquartered in
Laval, France. For more information, visit www.lactalis.ca
Media Contact:Lactalis Canada
Media Relations media@ca.lactalis.com
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